I've been a professional travel writer for nearly 30 years now, and have focused on writing about travel exclusively for over 16 years. Mary and I have visited more than 50 countries and Keep Reading
The 4 Best Places For Family Camping Near Montreal
A family camping trip is always an exciting vacation to plan, and a quick Google search can reveal seemingly endless options. But not all travel destinations actually work well for children, Keep Reading
The 4 Best Places for Family Camping in California
Imagine your children growing up and remembering all the fun adventures they had when you went camping as a family. They'll speak fondly of all the gorgeous landscapes they were immersed in, the Keep Reading
How Bangladesh’s Women-Led Climate Revolution is Transforming Communities
Climate change is having a personal impact on people’s lives worldwide. Lovely Begum, who resides in the Mohanganj, Moulvibazar district of Bangladesh, lost her home 8 times due to environmental Keep Reading
7 Reasons to Explore Costa Rica: Climate Action Through Travel
When you envision a Costa Rican vacation, you might see yourself sipping on a tropical drink at a luxurious eco-lodge or ziplining through its lush, green jungles. For many, this is the idyllic Keep Reading
The Best Gifts for Home & Health (45+ Great Gift Ideas)
It feels weird to acknowledge that, nearly 30 years since I started writing about travel professionally, Mary and I are traveling less than we ever have before. It's partly because of the Keep Reading
The Best Gifts for Travelers 2025-2026 (45+ Great Gift Ideas)
International travel has gotten increasingly difficult over the last few years. From the COVID pandemic and airlines stuffing as many passengers into every single plane as possible to the current Keep Reading
Exploring the Peaceful Countryside Towns Across Australia
Australia is perhaps best-known as a travel destination for its incredible cosmopolitan cities, such as Sydney and Melbourne. But many travelers may not know that there are plenty of small towns Keep Reading
The 7 Best Things to do in Raja Amat, Indonesia
Nicknamed "the Four Kings," Raja Ampat is an archipelago located off the northwest tip of the island of New Guinea), in the Southwest Papua province of Indonesia. Known for the dynamic beauty of Keep Reading
The 5 Best Things To Do In Indonesia for Nature Lovers
Made up of over 14,000 islands, Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago, extending from the tip of Southeast Asia to just off the coast of Australia. The country crosses three time zones and Keep Reading
